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Which symptoms should a nurse expect a client to exhibit who is diagnosed with a pheochromocytoma?
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16. The Endocrine System
Introduction to the Endocrine System
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What did Joseph Lister discover and develop that significantly improved surgical outcomes?
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Vaccination
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Anesthesia
C
X-ray imaging
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Antiseptic techniques
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Joseph Lister is known for his pioneering work in antiseptic techniques, which significantly improved surgical outcomes.
Before Lister's discovery, surgeries were often plagued by infections, leading to high mortality rates.
Lister introduced the use of carbolic acid (phenol) to sterilize surgical instruments and clean wounds, reducing the risk of infection.
He advocated for the sterilization of surgical environments, including the air, instruments, and hands of the surgeons.
Lister's antiseptic techniques laid the foundation for modern surgical practices, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness and sterilization in medical procedures.
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